Hi john,
im also popping back to the sport after 10 years away. so about a week ago i was in the same spot as you, and the 1 thing i found very hard to find was a radio. so how much have you put aside for one??? i may beable to help track one down for you.
the best price for a futaba 3vcs new in the UK was a Demon
http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/prod...roducts_id=435
i ended up buying a new 3vcs but to keep cost down i went for a 40mhz which cost me £240 delivered.
I also must say that Oople guys n girls have been very helpfull...